Pedestrian Accidents Occur More Often at Night

Approximately 72% of the accidents involving pedestrian injuries occur at night. Anyone who lives in a big city would agree that walking along the streets comes with its own risks, especially when walking adjacent to a busy roadway. If a driver is in an accident or loses control of the vehicle, it is possible that …

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Updated: July 16, 2023

Bicyclists are 17 times more at risk of losing their life in a traffic accident!

Riding a bike, driving a motorcycle, or walking on the road puts you at greater risk of injury if you are hit by another driver. Considering the number of car accidents that occur every day, driving can be called one of the most dangerous activities we undertake on a day to day basis. According to …

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Updated: June 9, 2021

Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities

A new study shows that wheelchair-bound pedestrians who get involved in a car accident are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Pedestrian accidents are always serious; most of them result in serious injuries to the pedestrian while the driver of the car often escapes unscathed. Many pedestrians are killed in car accidents. A new study …

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Updated: October 29, 2024

How Many Pedestrians are Killed and Injured Each Year?

Every year, around 4,000 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and another 70,000 are injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines a pedestrian victim as anyone on foot, running, jogging, walking, sitting, lying down or hiking who is involved in a motor vehicle accident. Every year, around 4,000 pedestrians …

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Updated: April 12, 2021

Runners – 8 Safety Tips That May Save Your Life

Car accidents involving runners can happen in an instant, before either the driver or the runner is aware of impending danger. Runners and pedestrians have suffered serious and even fatal injuries in road accidents. Many of these accidents occur in the blink of an eye, before the driver can even notice someone is running, riding a bicycle, or walking …

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Updated: August 10, 2018